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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.78, 7,216.83 and 2,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.78, 7,216.83 and 2,991.54 is: 4,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.78 : 7,216.83 = 2,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.78/7,216.83 = 2,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.78x = 7,216.83 × 2,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.78x = 21,589,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589,435.62/5,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.17

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